Gurugram, Sept. 2 -- "The private van that drops my son refuses to enter the area when there is waterlogging. Then I have to wade through knee-deep water to pick him up," shared Reema Khatri, a resident of Gurugram's Sector 10. The sector, home to at least 2,000 families and city's only Civil Hospital, sees heavy movement of people, but host of civic issues, including severe waterlogging, pothole-riddled roads, inadequate drainage, open manholes and stray cattle. "Basic civic infrastructure should be well maintained. Unfortunately, the sector lacks essential facilities," said resident Naveen Bhardwaj. Waterlogging, in particular, remains a major concern. On August 24, for instance, heavy rain inundated several parts of the city including Sector 10. The roads all fill up with knee-deep water, said residents, disrupting traffic and turning into a safety hazard. An ambulance driver, asking not to be named, said Basai Road, on which the Civil Hospital is located, too gets flooded. "It is difficult to run the ambulance," said the ambulance driver. Sumit Yadav, RWA president of Sector 10A, said, "Vehicles often break down while passing through the waterlogged stretches, and even auto-rickshaws get damaged. The road leading to the Civil Hospital is particularly badly affected." Bhardwaj blamed inadequate drainage. "Every time we raise the issue with Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) officials, we are told that the work is ongoing. At some point, this response becomes ridiculous, especially when the problem continues year after year," he said. Ward councillor Avnish Raghav said ongoing desilting work was contributing to the waterlogging. "The situation will improve after the work is completed," he said. An MCG official said the tenders were in place to resolve the issue. Residents also flagged the poor condition of several roads, particularly the stretch connecting Sector 10 to the Civil Hospital. They said the road, despite having been repaired, was again riddled with potholes. "The main entry to Sector 10 from Basai Road is in shambles. There are many potholes present just 10m away from the Civil Hospital," Bhardwaj said. Residents alleged that roads leading to several schools were also potholed and uneven. "Both the Civil Hospital stretch and this road have been neglected by the authorities," Khatri said. "Basic road infrastructure is essential for the smooth functioning of any residential area. When roads are in poor condition, waterlogging only makes the situation worse, turning potholes into hazards and making it difficult for residents, schoolchildren and commuters to move safely," said resident Shikha Kumari. According to the ward councillor the bitumen roads had been damaged due to persistent waterlogging. "Once the drain work is complete, the roads will be repaired," he added. An MCG official said the drain project was 50% complete and the remaining work would be taken up after the monsoon. Residents also raised concerns over stray cattle roaming on roads and near residential areas. "Some of the roads in the sector are quite narrow, and with vehicles trying to navigate through them alongside stray cattle, movement becomes difficult. This not only poses a safety risk for commuters but also leads to unnecessary delays and congestion," said Khatri. MCG officials said a fresh tender had been floated to catch stray cattle and relocate them to shelters....